General Mini Tech
 

PM me if you find any articles that you think should be included!

DIY Articles:

1. Changing the Oil: http://www.tech-esq.com/MINI/MINIOilChange.htm

2. Resetting Oil Indicator Light: http://www.tech-esq.com/MINI/Oil%20S...or%20Reset.htm

3. Chrome Interior Install: http://www.jwardell.com/mini/chrome.html

Troubleshoot:

1. Steering Column Noise: https://minicooperforums.com/m_509/tm.htm

2. Rough Idle: https://minicooperforums.com/m_510/tm.htm

3. Navigation Not Working: https://minicooperforums.com/m_511/tm.htm

4. Recall: Tank Leakage Diagnostics: https://minicooperforums.com/m_505/tm.htm

5. 2005 5-speed Getrag Transmission Grinding: https://minicooperforums.com/m_506/tm.htm

Specifications:

1. Mini Operating Fluids: https://minicooperforums.com/m_512/tm.htm

Official Mini Instruction Manuals:

Exterior:

1. [PDF] Aerodynamic Body Kit: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Aerodynamic%20Bodykit.PDF

2. [PDF] Checkered Flag Roof Decal: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Cheque...of%20Decal.PDF

3. [PDF] Driving Lamps: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Driving_Lights_902.pdf

4. [PDF] Exhaust Tip: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Exhaust%20End.PDF

5. [PDF] Fog Lights: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Fog%20Lights.PDF

6. [PDF] Front Mud Flaps: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Front%20Mud%20Flaps.PDF

7. [PDF] Heated Washers: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Heated%20Washers.PDF

8. [PDF] Rear Mud Flaps: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Rear%20Mud%20Flaps.PDF

9. [PDF] Rear Reflectors: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Rear%20Reflectors.PDF

10. [PDF] Rear Spoiler: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Rear%20Spoiler.PDF

11. [PDF] Towbar: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Towbar.PDF

12. [PDF] Union Jack Roof: http://motoringfile.com/howto/UJ%20Roof%20Decal.PDF

13. [PDF] Window FM Aerial: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Window%20FM%20Aerial.PDF

14. [PDF] Xenons and Washers: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Xenons...%20Washers.PDF

15. [PDF] White Lights & Reflectors: http://motoringfile.com/howto/white_lights.pdf

16. [PDF] Sport-Link System: http://motoringfile.com/howto/SPORTLINK.pdf

17. [PDF] Sport-Link Bike Holder: http://motoringfile.com/howto/SPORTLINKBIKEHOLDER.pdf

18. [PDF] 2005 Xenon Headlight Retrofit: http://www.motoringfile.com/files/2005_headlights.pdf

19. [PDF] 2005 Taillight Retrofit: http://www.motoringfile.com/files/2005_taillights.pdf

20. [PDF] Sunroof Decal: http://motoringfile.com/files/sunroof_decal.pdf

21. [PDF] Rear Camera: http://www.motoringfile.com/files/rear_camera.pdf

Interior:

1. [PDF] CD Changer: http://motoringfile.com/howto/CD%20Changer.PDF

2. [PDF] Ericsson HF Kit: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Erricson%20HF%20Kit.PDF

3. [PDF] Fire Extinguisher: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Fire%20Extinguisher.PDF

4. [PDF] Multi-Function Steering Wheel: http://motoringfile.com/howto/MFSW.PDF

5. [PDF] On-Board Computer: http://motoringfile.com/howto/OBC.PDF

6. [PDF] Tachometer: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Rev%20Counter.PDF

7. [PDF] Siemens HF Kit: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Siemens%20HF%20Kit.PDF

8. [PDF] Sound Module LHD: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Sound%20Module%20LHD.PDF

9. [PDF] Sound Module NG: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Sound%20Module%20NG.PDF

10. [PDF] Traffic Pro/Boost: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Traffi...or%20Boost.PDF

11. [PDF] Traffic Pro/Wave: http://motoringfile.com/howto/Traffi...For%20Wave.PDF

12. [PDF] MINI-Fini Armrest Install: http://www.bridger.us/mini/howto/minifini_armrest.pdf

13. [PDF] Bluetooth Kit Install: http://motoringfile.com/howto/offici..._bluetooth.pdf

Performance/Other

Coming Soon.

@Kurtdaniel
do you have lowering springs on your mini.

towing
 

i don't think i do being that it's a base model. i also checked in the owner's manual and did not see anything about lowering springs.

Is there any special instruction for changing the oil in my MINI like other imports

Not really - read up on it here: Pelican Technical Article: MINI Cooper - Oil Change

i would actually like to know how to change out the transmission fluid on the MINI. can i do a drain and fill or a flush?

Which transmission do you have?

Hey, the link for changing a Mini's oil doesn't work!
I hope that's temporary.
Elfina

I don't think i do believe that it's a platform design. i also examined in the user guide and did not see anything about decreasing rises.

XCM828,
You don't happen to have any information on the location of the Blower motor resistor on a 2002 Mini cooper s (MADE PRE 02/2002 ) Please don't say its in the passengers side footwell behind the glovebox. It's not located there on a pre 2/2002 production car.
I haven't been able to locate where it is at. I have totally dissembled the dash and heater housing and its not there.